The province's action plan, heavily based on its previously-announced plan to eliminate coal pollution by 2030, was introduced Thursday.

In a statement, Noah Farber of the Asthma Society of Canada said a reduction in coal pollution is a step in the right direction.

"The Alberta government's commitment to the elimination of coal fired electricity generation is a positive step to improving air quality for all Albertans. This is particularly true for those with asthma and other respiratory diseases, who will now be able to breathe well and live healthy active lives," Farber said.

The province is giving the Parkland Airshed Management Zone a grant of $250,000 to identify and monitor sources of pollution.

Another $560,000 will help a new air monitoring station in Red Deer provide more detailed identification of pollution sources for the region.

The Alberta Motor Association will continue driver education with an aim of reducing practices like idling, that increase emissions.

Red Deer outlined a series of actions the city was taking to address the issue following the September report, including buying 30 per cent of its energy from green sources and expanded public transit options, among others.